Ive been monitoring my Blood Pressure for a couple of years now. In this period of time its always been around 145/90. However it now seems to have leapt up all of a sudden since I last took it about a month ago. It now seems to average around the 165/98 mark. It was even as high as 195/100 three days ago. There seems to be a definite marked and significant increase in my BP and its happened all of a sudden.
Ive checked the figures using two different (upper arm) monitors so erroneous measurement is ruled out. Iam not on any medication. Im not suffering any new stresses. There's nothing discernibly different in my lifestyle today from one year ago or two years ago except...
...i now use Benecol instead of butter, i have about 10mls of Honegar (a Cider Vinegar & Honey mix) every day, and I have a desert spoonful of molasses in my porridge every morning.
So whats happening for my BP leap up? Is there something in my new improved diet thats causing this. Comments/feedback sought and welcome. Many thanks.

You are hypertensive based on those readings. You need to visit your doctor. In most cases the cause of hypertension is not known although obese hypertensives who lose weight can often reduce their blood pressure. Reducing salt intake is also helpful.

Hi, I'm 46 and I had the same thing happen to me! Stress? what stress! That will surely do it! Been on Avapro for 7yrs, Dr put me on Avalide. Same thing but w/ a 'water' pill added. What a change in a week! Feel so much better!

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